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"The P-20 is a triumph of neutrality and transparency while bestowing on you all that the music contains. Its luxurious yet elegantly understated styling hides technologies and a circuit design that are totally translucent to the music whether it be in pits, grooves or bits. If you were to analyse the P-20’s presentation in the usual reviewer's defragmentation mode, you’d find a component that is completely proficient and adept at all the elements of music reproduction. But mired in such deconstructionist pursuits you’d be missing the point of such an honesty-entrusted performer. That's because the pellucid P-20 just conveys the music. And you wouldn't want to miss that..." 6moons Magazine
The P-20’s numerically controlled, switched-resistor ladder network features the last word in thin-film technology. In order to improve precision and lower the noise floor to the vanishing point, we’ve implemented a single thin-film, ultra-low-noise resistor in the signal path for each of the volume control’s 0.5dB gain settings, thus permitting the listener to achieve the desired volume level in precise 0.5dB steps. As a further benefit, the listener is able to adjust any input’s level to exactly correspond with any other, thereby simplifying the matching of source-component volume levels.
The heart of the P-20 boasts an all-discrete, fastidiously precise amplifier module. Because speed is of paramount significance, we’ve reduced capacitive loading on the final voltage amp with the implementation of ultra-low-noise, monolithic dual JFETs, specially selected VMOS FETs, and extremely flat hFE bipolar transistors in a dual cascode configuration, all of which are combined within a driven-shield arrangement. The P-20 offers a 5MHz power bandwidth, an S/N ratio exceeding 100dB, and a dynamic range in excess of 120 dB. There are no capacitors or DC-servos in the inherently stable P-20’s gain circuit.
And, in keeping with these advances, we’ve paid a great deal of attention to isolation. We’ve covered the amplifier modules with thermal insulation along with heavy copper shields in order to avoid thermal drift or signal-degrading heating effects. Each amp module’s self-contained shunt regulator further assists in isolation from power supplies. A similarly isolated floating-current source supply feeds each module to insure separation from ground-system noise.
Since all control functions are powered by discrete power supplies, the P-20’s design prevents any logic circuitry clock-signal noise from ever contaminating the analog section's low-level signals. In keeping with the P-20’s state-of-the-art features, we include a delightfully convenient, custom-designed remote control. In sum, the P-20’s near-to-molecular clarity offers the last word in utterly transparent, organic sound – in effect, a stress-free listening experience as close to live as audio permits. Better still, these features can be activated by a 12V trigger signal enabling system integration without the need for manual intervention. All that's required is a processor or receiver with a common 12V trigger connection.
Specifications
Inputs: 1 XLR, 5 RCA
Outputs: 1 RCA, 1 XLR
THD+N : at 1kHz = 0.0006% at 20-20kHz = 0.003% at DC to 1MHz:
S/N Ratio: 100dB at 20-20kHz S/N > 90dB at DC to 1MHz
Frequency Response: at 20-20kHz = +0.02dB/-0dB at DC to 1Mhz = +0.5dB/-0dB at DC-2.5 MHz +0/-3dB
Maximum Output: 7V RMS
Phase Shift: = 0
Input Impedance: = 10K ohm
Output Impedance: = 100 ohm
Dimensions: 17
Weight : 17 lbs
Power: 120V 60Hz (100V and 240V models available)
Available Colors: black or silver anodized aluminum.
Warranty: three (3) year warranty.
Features: Ultra low noise 1nV/√ Hz JFETs Volume control features numerically controlled, switched-resistor ladder network with the latest in thin-film, ultra-low-noise resistor technology Full microprocessor control with memory retention No capacitor and no DC-servo in the signal path 3 separate power supplies Individual audio channels are shielded with heavy copper shield with thermal barrier. Solid stainless steel back connector panel forms a solid signal ground reference